SAMPLE CLIENT, SHRM-SCP

Austin, TX ! 641-351-9492 ! mary@resumeassassin.com ! www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern

DIRECTOR, TALENT MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT

TALENT ECOSYSTEM INTEGRATION > PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT > EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT > BELONGING

INNOVATIVE, ANALYTICAL LEADER with a track record of success managing and executing an HR talent strategy,
accelerating organizational effectiveness, and serving as expert on people and organizational issues. Impactful visionary
with experience building and integrating a talent and culture framework, and enabling a culture of diversity, equity, and
inclusion (DEI). Drive continuous improvement by building innovative people programs, tools, and processes.

Core Strengths & Value Impact

Talent Strategies & Management ▪ Program & Project Management ▪ Performance Management ▪ OKRs
Change Management ▪ Learning & People Development ▪ Process Improvement ▪ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Organization Design & Development ▪ Data Analysis ▪ Coaching & Training ▪ Cross-Functional Collaboration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMPANY NAME | Austin, TX 2020-2022

Director, Talent Management & Organization Development
Guided the strategic vision to define operational and HR policies, processes, and programs. Inspired an employee-centric
mindset by leveraging data analytics to advance HR initiatives, performance management, talent development,
engagement, retention, and satisfaction.
Transformed the people organization into a strategic business partner while establishing the first people philosophy and
building a diverse, inclusive, and engaging culture.

! Created a culture of continuous learning, engagement, and belonging by developing and implementing a global,
research-driven performance management program.
! Advanced long-term and data-driven business planning by spearheading a one-year pilot of OKR methodology,
owning planning, implementation, and change management.
! Drove transformational change by implementing a scalable, market-driven enterprise talent development framework.
! Continuously improved hiring and leadership development practices by establishing a leadership competency model
to optimize the talent management framework.
! Directed annual employee engagement survey, analyzing data and delivering actionable insights to the executive
team to inform future decision making.

COMPANY NAME | Austin, TX 1999-2020

Senior Manager, Human Resources & Organization Development (2018-2020)
Defined talent management and leadership development strategies to support key business initiatives, build performance
management processes, and drive a diverse and inclusive culture. Leveraged strong cross-functional relationships to drive
implementation plans.
Designed cutting-edge performance management and leadership development programs aligned to company culture and values.

! Empowered and enabled a culture of belonging by creating a measurement framework for infusing DEI across all
layers of the organization.
! Continually improved global programs, systems, and support by developing metrics, tracking, and analysis
initiatives. Created and introduced a global employee listening strategy and influenced leaders to drive positive change.
! Redesigned and launched people management training program; oversaw train-the-trainer process for six trainers.
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Austin, TX ! 641-351-9492 ! mary@resumeassassin.com ! www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern

Organizational Development Specialist (2017-2018)

Created and deployed enterprise performance management, career development, and succession planning frameworks.
Owned leadership and business readiness assessment for talent mapping and talent review processes.
! Provided thought leadership to launch a new performance management framework to 1.6K+ staff across 21 countries.
! Enhanced talent management and leadership development initiatives; established the first people philosophy.

Program Leader, Organizational Development & Learning (2011-2017)

Served as trusted advisor to a C-Suite leader in executing a department-wide organization design and restructure.
! Built an inclusive global talent marketplace to support workforce planning, talent reviews, and succession planning;
developed and launched a cloud-based, employee-reported talent profiles using Tableau to derive data-driven insights.
! Drove enterprise-wide adoption of project management methodologies through global tools and training.
! Researched and implemented Situational Leadership Experience training; directed a team of five trainers to facilitate
training to 250+ global staff within 2 years.
! Improved leadership development organization-wide by designing and delivering custom training programs.
! Earned Vision Award: Operational Excellence (2x) for innovative people operations leadership.

International Development Officer, Global Support (2006-2011)

Served as subject matter expert and executive consultant for organizational design, development, and training.
! Designed and facilitated large and small group meetings for global leaders across 17 countries in Africa, Asia, and
Latin America including strategy development, team building, retreats, and conflict resolution.
! Provided leadership coaching for global directors in Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia.
! Influenced change across offices in Africa by establishing mentoring, coaching, and process improvement practices.
! Managed grant program to support new professionals seeking mentorship, travel, and on-the-job learning experiences.

Learning & Development Specialist (1999-2006)

Earned progressive promotions to develop and implement a global onboarding process. Provided organizational
development consultation, organizational design, and change management.
! Improved leadership and professional development through training curriculum design and delivery.
! Designed and facilitated large and small group meetings for strategy development, team building, retreats, and
conflict resolution.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Arts in Organizational Development | SAMPLE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts in Human & International Geography | SAMPLE UNIVERSITY

SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Building a Talent Management Culture Course | SAMPLE PROGRAM

Accelerated Implementation Methodology (AIM) Certification and Trainer Accreditation (Change Management)

PMDPro1 – Project Management for Development Professionals

Situational Leadership II Experience Certified Trainer

Pulse Points® Profiles & Processes Certification | Korn Ferry Leadership Architect™ Certification